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Loss of biodiversity through pollution

Nature

Environmental pollution is an increasingly major threat to biodiversity in many countries. Pesticide residues have reduced the population of several bird species and other organisms. Air and water pollution stress ecosystems and reduce populations of sensitive species, especially in coastal zones and wetlands.

Background

Environmental pollution is an increasingly major threat to biodiversity in many countries. Pesticide residues have reduced the populations of several bird species and other organisms. Both air and water pollution stress ecosystems and reduce populations of sensitive species, especially in the coastal zones where there is a high population density and industrial activity. As regions continue to industrialize, the adverse impact of pollution on biodiversity will become even more severe unless cleaner production technologies are adopted.

Broader

Aggravated by

SDG

Sustainable Development Goal #7: Affordable and Clean EnergySustainable Development Goal #15: Life on Land

Metadata

Database
World problems
Type
(E) Emanations of other problems
Subject
Content quality
Presentable
 Presentable
Language
English
Last update
Mar 16, 2021